The Man with the Black Belt

Aside from God, Sam never believed one man could inspire so many.5 Stars from Readers' FavoriteA person can be loved by many for one reason, yet hated by many for another. Born into a Native-Indian family, Sam Corrolla grows up in a community of racists. When their neighbour, Mr. Seamington, finds unfounded fault in Sam, the boy learns the shocking truth about what lengths people will go to out of prejudice.
With a keen interest in karate, Sam joins a dojo with his older brothers, and the discipline soon becomes a love of his. Some of his peers can't accept Sam's unmistakable prowess, and the boy finds himself in a life-altering situation. Becky, among many females, finds Sam exotic with his caramel skin and long, ebony hair, unbeknownst to him. After winning Sam over in a deplorable manner, the young man is suddenly inserted into a new life; one that he wouldn't have dreamed he would be living.
When tragic loss sweeps over Sam's life, he is forced to go against the one he loves, in order to save the only thing he has ever loved. Years later, as Sam drives to the dojo one afternoon, he grips the steering wheel as he witnesses a horrific scene. Sam has two choices: he can help those who have hated him all his life...or he can watch them die. Inspired by a true story.